I am conflicted on whether to fix or junk my aging Focus. 2002 model. 198,000+ miles on the odometer. Some rust around the bottom edges. I'm staring down an estimate of $970 in suspension, wheel-bearing, and ball-joint work. In addition, the windshield is cracked and needs replacing, the a/c does not function, and the anti-lock brake feature needs repair (light is lit). Tires are shot from the suspension problem, but I do have a set of winter tires I could run for a few months.

Fix it or junk it? What would you do?

Sometimes it's hard to know when to let go.

bringler26

11-13-2012 11:19 AM

It depends do you think you want to use the car as a winter beater or something? Do you need a/c if used only in winter? ABS can be worked with you don't really need it. My 03 doesn't even have factory abs. Suspension should be replaced if never done before for sure.

wrc_fan

11-13-2012 11:28 AM

Zetec or SPI? Zetec may be worth fixing for winter beater work.

JonathanGennick

11-13-2012 11:59 AM

I have no use for it, to be honest. Have already replaced it. Have three vehicles in driveway now. Want to get rid of one. If I fixed it, I'd just fix it and sell it and be done with it. I had been planning to junk it, so I'll just stay the course. When I look at it on a nice, sunny day like today though, it seems a shame. From the outside, the car doesn't look like something one would just get rid of.

LouBomb

11-13-2012 12:01 PM

SPI = Junk it.

Zetec = if you want to keep it as a beater then fix it.. but even if you fix it and want to sell it you probably come out even.

JonathanGennick

11-13-2012 12:07 PM

How do I know whether it is SPI or Zetec?

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sjdwales

11-13-2012 12:08 PM

i say junk it, what do u realistically think you could get for the focus? i havent seen your car but guessing with mileage $1500-2k? part it out, and save $900 or so from replacing parts.